Sisterdale Texas History:
The town was founded on Sister Creek in 1847 by Nicolaus Zink, a German freethinker who surveyed New Braunfels for Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels. Other European freethinkers joined Zink. The town became one of the famous “Latin Settlements,” because many of the settlers were well educated and spoke Latin. The leader of these farmers was Ernst Kapp, and the circle included Ottomar von Behr, C. D. Adolph Douai, August Siemering, Julius Dresel, Dr. Julius Froebel, Gustav Theissen, and the Baron von Westphal (a brother-in-law of Karl Marx). John R. Bartlett, Frederick Law Olmsted, and Duke Paul of Württemberg visited Sisterdale and recorded their observations. The Sisterdale post office was established in 1851. By 1884 this farming community had a cotton gin, a shingle mill, a grocery store, and a population of 150. Some of the oldest buildings in town are located on the dance hall property, including the old stone fort which predates the Civil War. Sisterdale is located just north of the Guadalupe River at the intersection of FM 1376 (Sisterdale Road) and FM 473, 13 miles north of Boerne, 16 miles southwest of Luckenbach, 13.8 miles west of Kendalia, 12 miles west of Spring Branch, 13 miles east of Comfort, 32 miles east of Kerrville, and approximately 40 miles northwest of San Antonio, Texas.

Sisterdale Dance Hall, 1884-1890, Sisterdale/Boerne, TX:
The dance hall has hosted George Strait (in a Bud Light commercial), and many other national names. The dance hall is available for private events. They do not hold regularly scheduled dances. The June, 2012 Music Schedule was blank. The hall website offers a history of Sisterdale. (210) 508-0344. The hall is located at 1201 Sisterdale Road in Sisterdale, Texas, across from the Volunteer Fire Department, 13.5 miles north of Boerne. Email

Kendalia Halle (Dance Hall), 1903, Kendalia/Blanco, TX:
The hall was built by the Nicholas Syring Musical Club as a performance venue. The hall was built out of Oregon red fir which was shipped by railroad to Boerne, then brought to the site by horse drawn wagons. During its early years customers arrived by horse and buggy to attend a dance that lasted all night. A small area to the right of the stage was fenced off with chicken wire so nonpaying customers could watch the entertainment, but could not dance; paying customers also used this nonpaying area to bed down their children. There was a chain around the oak tree out front, where drunken customers were restrained until they became sober. The hall usually hosts live music and dancing one Saturday evening a month from 8pm to midnight. The doors open at 7pm; free BBQ served at 7:30pm. The hall sells beer, wine, sodas and water. You may not bring your own liquor. The hall is available for private parties. (830) 833-4902. The dance hall is located at 1135 FM 3351 North in Kendalia, Texas, 8 miles south of Blanco at the junction of RM 473 and FM 3351. Most ticket prices are $10-$20. Children ages 11 and under are admitted free. (210) 863-1100. Email

Twin Sisters Dance Hall:
For over 140 years the hall has hosted a public dance with live music on the first Saturday of each month. The hall is owned and managed by a non-profit organization. The hall is available for event rentals. (830) 833-5773. The dance hall sits off the road & out of sight from 6720 U.S. 281 in Twin Sisters, just south Blanco, Texas. Email

Luckenbach Dance Hall & Live Music, 1849:
Amenities include 29 picnic style tables with pull up benches, a bar, a large wooden dance floor, and a brick patio. Luckenbach presents over 300 shows and events each year. They host pickin’ circles, live music shows, and live music dances at least once a month. Music genres include Americana, honky-tonk, Western Swing, rockabilly, roots rock, and alt country and blues. Luckenbach has been voted the best dance hall in Texas. It is available for event rentals. From Fredericksburg, take U.S. 290 southeast. Go right on FM 1376, and then go right on Luckenbach Town Loop.

Antler Cafe, Spring Branch, Texas:
They serve very good country cooking including great chicken fried steak and hamburgers. (830) 885-6328. The café is located at 1 Sun Valley Drive at SH 46 in Spring Branch.Bergheim is located 11 miles northwest of Bulverde and 17.6 miles southwest of Spring Branch. EmailReviews